I often hear parents throwing around the phrase “sleep regression” and wondering if the “X month regression” is the reason their baby isn’t sleeping through the night. Most regressions are attributable to…
Jamie Labbe
When Will My Baby Sleep Through The Night?
The first thing I get asked when I tell people that I am a Pediatric Sleep Consultant is, “when will my baby sleep through the night?” I get it! During infancy, exhaustion is high and sleep is low. Sleeping through the night is that coveted pot of gold at the end of the rainbow that…
Sleep Tips for the Holiday Season
With the holidays approaching, many parents whose little ones are on a good schedule may worry that sleep will regress over the holidays. This is a totally valid concern. Between the travel, excitement, and plethora of activities taking you away from your normal routine…
Crying During Sleep Training
The number one question I get from parents at the beginning of our sleep teaching journey is, “How much will my baby cry?” I wish I could give you a concrete answer, but unfortunately the amount of crying is hard to predict. Every baby is so unique, and the…
Why Should I Hire A Sleep Coach?
With all the free resources at our fingertips in today’s day and age, many parents tell me that they feel silly that they can’t “figure out” their baby’s sleep struggles on their own. Here’s what I tell them…
Sleep Training FAQs
Sleep training can be a daunting and overwhelming concept, but it doesn’t have to be! As long as you have the correct tools, a clear understanding of your action plan, and the supports in place to help you stay consistent, your baby can learn how to sleep well in no time. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about sleep training…
4 Tips for Handling Fear of the Dark
Fear of the dark usually begins around age 2 as a toddler’s thinking matures, their long-term memory capacity grows, and their imagination develops. Toddlers also have more experience with the world and are…
Why Safe Sleep Matters
As a parent, you’re going to worry about your baby a lot. I want to help you worry less about sleep by breaking down somer of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep guidelines and why they are so important…
Your Game Plan for Sickness & Sleep
Nothing can throw a wrench in a good sleeper like sickness can! And with the frequency that babies and toddlers are sick, it might feel like your good sleeper is always regressing. But even though sleep is frequently disrupted when we’re under the weather
What Is a Sleep Prop?
A sleep prop (also known as a sleep association) is anything that is helping your baby fall asleep. They can be objects (like a pacifier, a bottle, a swaddle, etc.) or activities (like feeding, rocking, bouncing, etc.) Here’s why sleep props can be…
Why You Need a White Noise Machine
If you’re creating a baby registry, you may have a white noise/sound machine on your list but have absolutely no idea why you want one (but spoiler alert: you want one!) So let’s dive into why white noise machines are helpful, how to use them, and other FAQs…
How to Transition Your Baby Out of the Swaddle
I’m a big fan of swaddling your newborn. Swaddling helps to recreate that snug and secure feeling that your baby came to know and love when they were tight and cozy inside of you. But all good things must come to an end, and so too does your time using the swaddle.
